Brenda Lichman
The physicality of the ceramic media is an integral part of my everyday liveliness and identity. As a result, it is imperative that my work reflect this synergy. I define myself as an energetic passionate person striving for balance and harmony in my life and in my creative work. It is important that I leave my mark on the surface of the vessels I create to express this personal involvement with each piece. The touch of my hand or a fingerprint left on the surface are all aspects of this interaction. Thick slips are added to the outer surface of my vessels, creating soft fluid contours. These luscious lines accent the form alluding to graceful movements of a feminine gesture. I begin to develop the form from within; stretching, pushing, and pulling the clay outward creating internal volume and strength. My vessels convey an inner quality or core; a breath, full of energy, and full of life.
Brenda Lichman is a studio potter located in Denton, Texas. Brenda was born and raised in Brookfield, Wisconsin and received her BFA-Ceramics from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1998. She then moved to Denton, Texas in 1999 to attend graduate school at the University of North Texas where she received her MFA in Ceramics and a Minor in Drawing. Since graduating in December of 2002, Brenda has been teaching Ceramics and Drawing at a number of the community colleges in North Texas area, and working at Eastfield College in Mesquite as the Instructional Specialist/Lab Technician in Ceramics. As of November of 2005 she was hired back at her graduate school as the Lab Technician for the University of North Texas Ceramic Department. Brenda has exhibited her work regionally and nationally and continues to produce pots in her studio.
